Ben & Jerry’s is switching to oat-based recipe for non-dairy products starting in 2024
USA Today news article: Ben & Jerry’s switch to oat-based product. Click here to read the full article.
Over 15,000 pounds of oats set to be given to Peace Country residents
Over 15,000 pounds of oats are being given to Peace Country residents in upcoming weeks, as part of an initiative to promote the health values of eating oats. The initiative …
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association celebrates third annual BeGrainSafe Week
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association celebrates third annual BeGrainSafe Week Winnipeg, MB, August 9, 2023 – The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is raising awareness about the importance of grain safety with …
Help for farmers impacted by wildfire and drought in Alberta
The AgriStability program has reopened for late participation so producers affected by wildfires and drought can consider enrolling to manage business risks. Alberta producers can sign up for AgriStability until …
POGA is pleased to see the reversal of the CGC grain grading changes
POGA supported the many concerns brought forward from the Agricultural Community regarding the Canadian Grain Commission’s (CGC’s) proposed new wheat grading standards and called for the immediate reversal of that …
Meals From the Farm 2023
SaskOats supports Farm and Food Care’s “Meals From the Farm” program, which delivered meals and resources to six schools in Saskatchewan on June 1st, 2023. Around 1,800 kids received a …
Lack of funding for variety development threatens sustainability
Variety development is key to robust rotations and sustainable production, but few dollars are allocated to the work. Supporting variety development of small acreage crops and pulse crops to encourage …
Farming was always the dream — and then it became the reality!
Dylan Robinson, AOGC Director, began by renting land from his cousins and taking crop sciences at the University of Alberta. Read more about his farming progression here.
University Of Saskatchewan Expert Advances New Online Nutrient Calculator
Two University of Saskatchewan soil scientists have just put the finishing touches on a new Prairie Nutrient Removal Calculator—an online tool that provides a critical piece of information to help …
POGA’s work on cancelled oat contracts
POGA, as well as the Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba oat commissions, want to assure oat growers that the board has been, and will remain, active in any developments of cancelled …
Meals From the Farm: making the connection between food and farming
Meals From the Farm returns to Saskatchewan on June 1 this year. This joint initiative between Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan and Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan works with six …
New oat leader hopes to increase consumption
Promoting more oat consumption in Canada and North America is a top item on POGA President Brad Boettger’s wish list. Read the full article here.
